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Metal Blade Founder Brian Slagel Discusses Becoming A Hockey Team Co-Owner

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 1, 2013 | Guest Blog, Hockey Insider

Readers of Metal Insider will know that Metal Blade president Brian Slagel is an avid hockey fan. But even we were surprised when he announced earlier this week via Facebook that he had officially become part of the ownership team of minor league hockey team the...

Predators Goalie Again Has Maiden-Insipired Mask

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 14, 2012 | Hockey Insider

He’s an iconic figure in and around the NHL, inspiring many players. Gretzky? Lemieux? No, we’re talking about Eddie. Chris Mason, now backup goalie for the Nashville Predators, has unveiled his mask for the new season. And much like his mask for last...

Breaking News: Hockey Players Have Shitty Taste In Music

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 14, 2012 | Hockey Insider

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIpaB1nL-mk[/youtube] Well, another season of hockey is in the books, with the L.A. Kings hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time. And while the sport is nearly as popular as reruns of Spongebob Squarepants, some people want...

Metal Blade’s Brian Slagel Shares His Predictions For Remaining 2012 NHL Playoffs

by Metal Insider | Apr 30, 2012 | Hockey Insider

You most likely know Brian Slagel as the CEO and founder of Metal Blade Records. But what you might not know about him is that he’s a diehard hockey fan as well. Slagel has given Metal Insider his NHL Playoff hockey picks before, and also helped explain to us the...

Metal Blade’s Brian Slagel Weighs In On The Pros And Cons Of NHL’s Realignment Plan

by Metal Insider | Dec 12, 2011 | Hockey Insider

You most likely know Brian Slagel as the CEO and founder of Metal Blade Records. But what you might not know about him is that he’s a die hard hockey fan as well. He’s given Metal Insider his playoff picks many times in the past. This time, though, we asked Slagel to...

Testament Guitarist Alex Skolnick’s Rendition Of “Auld Lang Syne” Used In Hockey Commercial

by Zach Shaw | Dec 7, 2011 | Hockey Insider, Video

Metal and hockey surprisingly make a great combo, as proven by both the NHL and metal’s elite. And now that relationship is taken further in a new commercial for the annual Bridgestone Winter Classic outdoor hockey game. According to The Big Lead, Testament guitarist...
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Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide
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Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have ignited their new chapter with their 12th studio album, Set the Dark on Fire, scheduled to arrive this Friday (16th) via Steamhammer/SPV. Led by vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, Set...

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Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track
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Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video
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Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...

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